A free exhibition documenting a unique arts link between Durham and Tuebingen, Germany, will take place in the Durham Room at County Hall running from Wednesday, 9 November until Friday, 18 November (open to the public on weekdays 9am-5pm)
The display features the poems of Dr.
Keith Armstrong and the photographs of local photographer, Peter
Dixon and celebrates a 23 year arts and literary link between the two
areas, although the twinning link between County Durham and Tuebingen
actually began back in 1969.
Since 1987, there have been readings
and performances involving writers, musicians and teachers from both
County Durham and Tuebingen. These have taken place in a variety of
venues including universities, libraries, jazz and cabaret clubs and
even castles.
Durham County Council Chairman, Cllr
Dennis Morgan, said: “The County Council’s award winning
international programme seeks to involve all members of the community
in contacts with our partner regions. This exemplary literary
connection with Tuebingen is a wonderful example of collaboration
between our two areas and I hope that County Durham residents will
enjoy the exhibition and be inspired to visit one of our overseas
twins.”
Dr. Armstrong is a key figure in the
literary link, and he has made over 30 visits to Tuebingen over the
years to write inspiring poetry about the two areas and to give
poetry readings. He is also the founder of East Durham Writers’
Workshop and the Durham Voices community publishing series.
For further information about the
County Council’s international projects and this exhibition,
contact Brian Stobie, International Officer on 0191 383 3631.
